Chuck Royce's GDXJ Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 148,758 shares of VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) worth $14.73 M, representing 0.15% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 38 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Chuck Royce has maintained a strategic position in GDXJ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2022, adding 194,900 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 145,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2016 | +6,200 | New Buy | 6,200 | $42.58 |
| Q3 2016 | -310 | Reduce 5.00% | 5,890 | $44.31 |
| Q1 2017 | +1,500 | Add 25.47% | 7,390 | $35.99 |
| Q3 2017 | +12,210 | Add 165.22% | 19,600 | $33.57 |
| Q3 2018 | -2,200 | Reduce 11.22% | 17,400 | $27.36 |
| Q4 2018 | -9,400 | Reduce 54.02% | 8,000 | $30.25 |
| Q1 2019 | +75,000 | Add 937.50% | 83,000 | $31.73 |
| Q2 2019 | +100,000 | Add 120.48% | 183,000 | $34.96 |
| Q4 2020 | -27,500 | Reduce 15.03% | 155,500 | $54.24 |
| Q4 2022 | +194,900 | Add 125.34% | 350,400 | $35.65 |
| Q1 2023 | +50,000 | Add 14.27% | 400,400 | $39.50 |
| Q2 2023 | -68,474 | Reduce 17.10% | 331,926 | $35.66 |
| Q4 2023 | +100,000 | Add 30.13% | 431,926 | $37.91 |
| Q1 2024 | +50,000 | Add 11.58% | 481,926 | $38.74 |
| Q3 2024 | -75,668 | Reduce 15.70% | 406,258 | $48.81 |
| Q4 2024 | -112,500 | Reduce 27.69% | 293,758 | $42.75 |
| Q2 2025 | -145,000 | Reduce 49.36% | 148,758 | $67.59 |
Chuck Royce's VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) in Q2 2016, acquiring 6,200 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) for 38 quarters since Q2 2016.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) was in Q4 2022, adding 350,400 shares worth $12.49 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 148,758 shares of VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), valued at approximately $14.73 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) represents approximately 0.15% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) was 481,926 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2024.